IBM Extends Availability of Prosoft Courseware Internationally; Agreement Gives IBM Customers Additional Internet Skills Training Options.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1998--Building on their existing relationship with Prosoft (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :POSO) in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) has licensed Prosoft courseware Educational software. See CBT and OpenCourseWare. (application) courseware - Programs and data used in Computer-Based Training. for use around the world. The agreement allows each country based IBM training organization to select and translate the Prosoft courses best suited for their local markets. The agreement expands IBM's training opportunities outside of the United States. "The expansion of our relationship with Prosoft supports our goal at IBM to be the global leader in helping organizations develop e-business solutions," said Ralph Senst, global offering executive, education and training, IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. . "This agreement positions IBM for growth as the education and training market expands." In Europe, the deployment of courseware and some translation will be supported by the new Ireland-based subsidiary of Prosoft. "The international expansion of our relationship with IBM is further validation See validate. validation - The stage in the software life-cycle at the end of the development process where software is evaluated to ensure that it complies with the requirements. that Prosoft offers the most comprehensive vendor neutral curriculum in the training industry," said Jerry Baird, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Prosoft. "This agreement leverages our courseware investment and also creates additional opportunities for revenue growth as the global market matures." "Europe, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia are just now experiencing the kind of triple-digit growth in Internet usage the United States started encountering in 1994," observed Uday Om Pabrai, vice chairman and chief technology officer of Prosoft. "Prosoft brings unparalleled experience in vendor neutral curriculum development to the team, including a proven track record in certification." Customers can obtain more information and register for Prosoft classes offered by IBM by calling 1-800-IBM-TEACH, or by visiting the IBM US education Website at www.training.ibm.com/ibmedu/edushome.htm. Prosoft I-Net Solutions, Inc. is an Internet solutions company committed to provide comprehensive curriculum and vendor neutral Internet certification programs. Prosoft offers more than 50 instructor-led Internet skills courses ranging from one-day end-user workshops to 10-day certification programs. The Certified Internet Webmaster See CIW. program offered by Prosoft creates the professional skills required to develop and implement e-business solutions in the Internet age. Prosoft also offers its content over the Internet through an innovative and unique instructor-led distance learning product called ProFlex. Additional information about Prosoft is available at www.prosofttraining.com. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are statements of a forward-looking nature that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's dependence on the timely development, introduction and acceptance of courses and products, the impact of competition and downward pricing pressures, the effect of changing economic conditions, the Company's ability to attract and retain key management and other personnel, risks in technology development, continued adoption of Internet technologies, and the other risks and uncertainties outlined in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking information. CONTACT: Prosoft I-Net Solutions, Inc. Laura Singleton sin·gle·ton n. An offspring born alone. singleton Medtalk One baby. Cf Triplet, Twin. , 714/953-1200 ext. 375 laurasi@prosofttraining.com |
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